Mr Eliasu Yussif Baba Named Among Africa's Most Impactful
100 Change Makers
Eliasu Yussif Baba, the Managing Director of BEA Transport
and Logistics Company Ltd, and CEO of Bahass Foundation, has been recognized as
one of Africa's most impactful 100 change makers.
His journey towards making a difference began with the
establishment of the Bahass Foundation in 2004, initially as a volunteer
community group in Wa municipality, Ghana. The foundation's primary aim was to
uplift the lives of mentally ill individuals living on the streets of the Upper
West Region.
Driven by compassion and a commitment to serving the
marginalized, Eliasu Baba Yussif, a herbal medicine practitioner, founded the Bahass
Foundation. Witnessing the dire conditions of mentally ill individuals,
abandoned and neglected, spurred him into action.
Presently, the foundation extends its support to
approximately seventy-five mentally ill individuals in the Wa municipality,
with fifty-seven residing on the streets and eighteen under familial care,
including eight who are also battling HIV/AIDS.
Over the years, Bahass Foundation has diversified its
endeavors, encompassing initiatives such as mental health awareness, combating
drug abuse, addressing HIV/AIDS concerns, and promoting livelihood empowerment
through Village Savings and Loans Groups in Agriculture (VSLA) across three additional
districts in the Upper West Region.
The overarching goal of the Bahass Foundation remains
consistent: to enhance the quality of life for mentally ill individuals,
empower women and other vulnerable demographics economically, and foster
awareness regarding mental health, HIV/AIDS, and maternal mortality ratios in
the Upper West Region.
Eliasu Yussif Baba's profound leadership commitment is fostering
positive change and inclusive development within his community and beyond.
